DEPAKOTE®  LAWSUITS

The use of the drug Depakote® has been linked to an increased risk of birth defects, including cleft palate, spina bifida and deformed limbs and skulls.

Our law firm is pursuing Depakote® birth defect lawsuits ON A REDUCED FEE BASIS for affected children born to those who took valproate-based drugs during pregnancy.

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Talk to a lawyer about Depakote®. Today. That's right. You will receive the one-on-one personal attention you deserve - directly from a lawyer. So call us today to discuss your Depakote® case at 1800-467-4000.

Depakote® Side Effects

Researchers have linked Depakote® side effects to the following birth defects:

• Spina bifida
• Cleft palate
• Abnormal skull formation
• Malformed limbs
• Extra fingers and toes
• Urinary problems
• Holes in the heart

Spina Bifida from Depakote®

Spina bifida from Depakote® is the most common birth defect associated with the drug. Researchers have found that pregnant women taking the drug are 12 times more likely to have a child with spinal bifida than women who are not taking it.

On Depakote® Lawsuits, there are no attorney’s fees unless you recover money. 

If there is no recovery, you will not be responsible for any court costs or litigation expenses. If there is a recovery, court costs and litigation expenses are paid from your share.

History of Depakote®

Depakote® (valproic acid) is an anti-seizure drug approved by the FDA in 1983 for the treatment of epilepsy. It belongs to a class of drugs based on valproate; which includes Depacon® , Stavzor, and the first drug in the class, Depakene®, approved in 1978.

Valproate, or valproic acid, is an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug. In addition to epilepsy, it is often prescribed to treat bipolar disorder and depression.

In 2006, the FDA added a “black box” warning about the potential risk of a birth defect from Depakote® use during pregnancy. The warning came after a study found that 20% of pregnant mothers who gave birth while on Depakote® had a child with birth defects.

In December 2009, the FDA strengthened birth defect warnings on Depakote and other valproic acid drugs, telling healthcare professionals to warn all women of childbearing age taking the drugs that they could cause a wide variety of birth defects.

Talk to a lawyer about Depakote®. Today. That's right. You will receive the one-on-one personal attention you deserve - directly from a lawyer. So call us today to discuss your Depakote® case at 1800-467-4000.